Boston Whaler 330 Outrage Buyer’s Guide
Center ConsoleOffshore center console with Boston Whaler's foam-filled Unibond construction. Twin Mercury Verado outboards and a dedicated fishing layout; a WhalerStep stepped hull arrived for 2026.
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Updated 18 October 2026 · By Hulls.io Editorial
The Boston Whaler 330 Outrage: A Complete Guide
The Boston Whaler 330 Outrage is a 33-foot outboard-powered centre console built for offshore fishing. It is built by Boston Whaler in Edgewater, Florida, and it uses the brand’s foam-filled Unibond construction, the basis of its “unsinkable” reputation.
The 330 Outrage has been built in two generations, and the difference matters when you read any specification. The first, launched for 2016 and built through the 2025 model year, has a conventional deep-V running surface with a 23-degree transom deadrise. For 2026 Boston Whaler replaced it with an all-new 330 Outrage, unveiled at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show alongside a new 290 Outrage: the first Whalers on a stepped hull, which the company calls WhalerStep. The new boat is 1 inch shorter, about 800 lbs heavier before engines and draws 3 inches more, and it is rated for up to 850 hp. This guide covers both, generation by generation.
Boston Whaler’s story starts with Dick Fisher, whose first 13-foot Boston Whaler was shown at the 1958 New York Boat Show. In May 1961 Life magazine pictured Fisher sitting calmly in one of his 13-footers while it was sawn in half — the stunt that made the “unsinkable” name. Fisher sold the company to the CML Group in 1969; CML sold it to Reebok in 1989, Reebok sold it to Meridian Sports in 1993, and Brunswick Corporation bought it in 1996 and still owns it. Whaler had bought its Edgewater, Florida plant in 1987, and under Meridian the whole company moved there from Massachusetts. Brunswick also owns Mercury Marine, which powers the 330 Outrage.
Our market intelligence database holds asking-price records for 34 distinct boats of this model, which feed the value-retention figures on this page.
Boston Whaler 330 Outrage Specifications
The table splits the 2016–2025 boat from the 2026+ WhalerStep boat wherever the two differ. Figures for the earlier boat come from the Salt Water Sportsman and BoatTEST tests; figures for the 2026 boat from Boston Whaler’s launch data as reported by PropTalk, BoatUS and Lakeland Boating. Performance figures marked as Boston Whaler’s are the builder’s own, not independent sea-trial results.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| LOA (2016–2025) | 10.08 m (33 ft 1 in) |
| LOA (2026+) | 10.06 m (33 ft 0 in) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10 ft 2 in), both generations |
| Draft (2016–2025) | 0.56 m (22 in) |
| Draft (2026+) | 0.64 m (25 in) |
| Dry weight, no engines (2016–2025) | 4,082 kg (9,000 lbs) |
| Dry weight, no engines (2026+) | ~4,445 kg (9,800 lbs) |
| Hull construction (2016–2025) | Unibond foam-filled fibreglass |
| Hull construction (2026+) | WhalerStep twin-stepped running surface on Unibond construction |
| Transom deadrise (2016–2025) | 23 degrees |
| Fuel capacity | 1,136 litres (300 US gal), both generations |
| Water capacity (2016–2025) | 151 litres (40 US gal) |
| Water capacity (2026+) | 148 litres (39 US gal) |
| Max persons (2026+) | 14 (Boston Whaler launch figure, 2026) |
| Standard power (2016–2025) | 2× Mercury Verado 300 hp (600 hp total) |
| Max power (2016–2025, at launch) | 2× Mercury Verado 350 hp (700 hp total) |
| Standard power (2026+) | 2× Mercury Verado 300 hp V8 (600 hp total) |
| Max power (2026+) | 2× Mercury Verado 425 hp V10 (850 hp total) |
| Top speed (2016–2025, twin Verado 350) | 54 mph by GPS (Salt Water Sportsman, 2016); 52.2 mph / 45.4 knots (BoatTEST, 2019 boat) |
| Top speed (2026, twin 300 V8) | just over 53 mph (~46 knots), Boston Whaler figure |
| Top speed (2026, twin 425 V10) | ~61 mph (~53 knots), Boston Whaler figure |
| Cruise (2026, twin 300 V8) | ~40 mph at 4,500 rpm, Boston Whaler figure |
| Cruise (2026, twin 425 V10) | 40.9 mph (~35.5 knots) at 4,500 rpm, 1.36 mpg, Boston Whaler figure |
| Livewell (2016–2025) | 50 US gal transom livewell; optional second livewell |
| Fish boxes | Twin in-deck fish boxes (both generations); insulated on the 2026 boat |
| Rod stowage (2026+) | Racks for up to 10 rods forward |
| Electronics (2026+) | Simrad NSS4, helm built for a pair of 16-inch displays |
| Variants | 2016–2025 Unibond hull / 2026+ WhalerStep hull |
| Builder | Boston Whaler, Edgewater, Florida, USA |
| Parent company | Brunswick Corporation (since 1996) |
The construction is common to both generations. In Boston Whaler’s Unibond process the fibreglass hull and the inner liner are joined and the void between them is filled with expanding polyurethane foam, which bonds the structure into one piece and provides the flotation behind the “unsinkable” claim. The 2026 WhalerStep hull keeps Unibond; what changes is the shape of the running surface.
The other number to note on the earlier boat is the 23-degree transom deadrise, a deep-V aimed at offshore running.
2026 WhalerStep Redesign
The 2026 330 Outrage is a new boat rather than a facelift. It was unveiled at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show and is the first Boston Whaler to run on a stepped hull, alongside a new Mercury V10 power option, a Simrad NSS4 helm and a revised deck.
WhalerStep Hull Technology
WhalerStep combines Brunswick’s patented T-step hull design with Boston Whaler’s Unibond construction. The running surface has two steps, and aft of the second step an unstepped centreline section acts as a keel, giving the hull grip in turns. Boston Whaler’s own claim is a smoother, drier and more efficient ride.
Mercury Verado Power
The 2026 330 Outrage is a twin-outboard boat, as the 330 has always been. Twin Mercury Verado 300 hp V8s (600 hp) are standard and twin Mercury Verado 425 hp V10s (850 hp) are the maximum. The 425 is Mercury’s 5.7-litre V10, introduced in 2025 and weighing about 316 kg (697 lbs).
Boston Whaler’s performance figures for the 2026 boat, as reported by BoatUS, PropTalk and Lakeland Boating, put the twin 425 V10 configuration at about 61 mph (53 knots) flat out and 40.9 mph (about 35.5 knots) at a 4,500 rpm cruise, returning 1.36 mpg; twin 300 V8s give just over 53 mph (about 46 knots) and a cruise of around 40 mph at 4,500 rpm. The fuel tank holds 300 US gallons, the same as before.
Simrad NSS4 Electronics
The 2026 helm is built around a pair of 16-inch Simrad NSS4 multifunction displays.
Deck and Layout Changes
The most visible change is a lounge built into the front of the console, with rod stowage for up to 10 rods beneath it that extends into the head compartment. The bow has been reworked as a seating area, the leaning post gains an aft-facing seat, and the boat can be ordered ready for a bow-mounted trolling motor, with a pre-rig and onboard charger.
Performance & Fishing Capability
2016–2025 Unibond Hull
Power options: The earlier 330 Outrage is a twin-outboard boat. Twin Mercury Verado 300s (600 hp) were standard, with twin Verado 350s (700 hp) the maximum at launch. Two independent tests of twin-350 boats put the top speed in the low 50s mph: Salt Water Sportsman recorded 54 mph by GPS on a 2016 boat and BoatTEST 52.2 mph (45.4 knots) on a 2019 boat, both at 6,400 rpm and both burning about 60 gallons an hour flat out.
2026 WhalerStep Hull
Power options: Twin 300 hp V8s are standard and twin 425 hp V10s the maximum. On Boston Whaler’s figures the twin 300s reach just over 53 mph and the twin 425s about 61 mph, with a 4,500 rpm cruise near 40 mph on either.
Fishing layout: The essentials are the same on both generations: a livewell in the transom (50 gallons on the 2016–2025 boat), an optional second livewell (in the leaning post on the 2026 boat), and twin fish boxes in the deck, insulated on the 2026 boat. The 2026 boat adds the forward rod stowage and the trolling-motor pre-rig.
Fuel: Both generations carry 300 US gallons. How far that takes you depends on power and speed; use the builder’s or Mercury’s performance bulletin for the specific engines on the boat you are looking at, and keep a reserve.
Layout & Comfort
The 330 Outrage balances fishing with day-boat comfort. On the 2026 boat the centre console houses a head compartment, which is where the forward rod racks finish.
The 2026 bow is a social area with padded lounge seating, plus the lounge in front of the console. Behind the helm, the leaning post carries an aft-facing seat with armrests.
When comparing used 2016–2025 boats, check the individual boat’s layout and options rather than relying on a brochure: electronics, hardtop equipment and seating options vary from boat to boat.
330 Outrage Ownership: What to Expect
The main annual cost lines for a 330 Outrage are:
- Insurance: priced on hull value, location, experience and navigation area; get quotes for your own cruising ground.
- Slip or storage: a wet slip, or dry-stack storage, which keeps the hull out of the water and removes the bottom-paint line below.
- Engine service: annual service on two Mercury Verado outboards (oil, gear lube, anodes, and the water-pump impeller at the intervals Mercury sets).
- Fuel: a major variable cost. The two independent tests of twin-350 boats measured about 60 gallons an hour at wide-open throttle; Boston Whaler’s 2026 figure for twin 425s is 1.36 mpg at a 40.9 mph cruise.
- Bottom maintenance: wet-slipped boats need a periodic haul-out and bottom paint; dry-stacked boats avoid it.
Resale: check the value-retention figures on this page rather than taking a brand’s reputation on trust. They are computed from the asking prices of 34 distinct 330 Outrages tracked by Hulls.io; they are asking prices, not achieved sale prices, and each age band is a different set of boats.
How to Buy a Boston Whaler 330 Outrage
2026 WhalerStep (New)
New 2026 boats are ordered through Boston Whaler dealers. The main choices are the engines (twin 300 V8s standard, twin 425 V10s maximum) and the electronics package.
2016–2025 Unibond (Pre-Owned)
On pre-owned boats, engine hours and service history, the power fitted and the electronics are the main differences between boats. Make sure you know which generation a specification or review describes: the 2026 boat is a different hull.
Key Inspection Points
- Outboard engines: Check engine hours, service records (Mercury dealer stamps preferred), compression readings and lower-unit condition. Look for corrosion on the powerheads, particularly on saltwater boats, and test trim and tilt.
- Hull and foam core: Inspect the hull bottom for impact damage (groundings, dock strikes) and have any damaged areas professionally repaired.
- Electrical systems: Test every system, verify battery condition and charging output, and check wiring runs for chafe or corrosion — particularly in the bilge and behind the helm console.
- T-top and hardtop: Inspect for stress cracks at mounting points and check that lights, antenna mounts and any aftermarket additions are properly sealed.
- Trailer (if applicable): With a 10 ft 2 in beam and a dry weight of 9,000–9,800 lbs before engines, this is a heavy, wide tow. If a trailer is included, inspect bearings, brakes, bunks or rollers, winch and tyre age.
A marine survey for a centre console of this calibre should include an out-of-water hull inspection, engine compression and diagnostic scan, a sea trial at several speeds, and a full electronics and systems check.
Boston Whaler 330 Outrage vs Competitors
The 30–35 ft offshore centre console class is crowded. Three alternatives worth comparing are below.
330 Outrage vs Grady-White Canyon 336
On paper the Canyon 336 is the larger boat: 33 ft 6 in centre-line length (without engines) on an 11 ft 7 in beam, a 361-gallon tank and a 20-degree transom deadrise on Grady-White’s SeaV² hull, against the 330 Outrage’s 10 ft 2 in beam, 300 gallons and (on the 2016–2025 boat) 23 degrees. The Whaler’s distinct claim is the foam-filled Unibond hull, now with the WhalerStep running surface on the 2026 boat. The choice usually comes down to how each hull feels on a sea trial and to local dealer support.
330 Outrage vs Yellowfin 36 Offshore
The Yellowfin 36 Offshore is the larger alternative: 36 ft 8 in overall, a stepped hull, a 477-gallon tank, and twin or triple outboards. The 330 Outrage is the smaller boat, with the foam-filled hull. Compare the specific Yellowfin you are looking at — power and equipment vary from boat to boat.
330 Outrage vs Everglades 335cc
The Everglades 335cc is another foam-filled centre console. Its RAMCAP process moulds large pieces of foam into the hull, a different route to the same goal as Unibond. The 335cc is 32 ft 4 in overall (without engines) on a 10 ft 8 in beam with a 25-degree transom deadrise, so the two boats are close in size and the Everglades carries the sharper deadrise. Choosing between them comes down to dealer support, layout preference and the individual boat.
For a full interactive comparison between the Boston Whaler 330 Outrage and other models, visit the Hulls.io Market Intelligence tool.
Value & Market Insight
Based on analysis of 34 tracked listings across 4 model years, the Boston Whaler 330 Outrage retains around 82% of its value after two years. At the five-year mark, values typically settle to around 71% of the original asking price.
The newest qualifying model year in our dataset (2023) has a median asking price of £343K.
Market insight based on asking prices from 34 tracked listings analysed by Hulls.io (October 2026 data). Figures reflect asking prices, not final sale prices.
Boston Whaler 330 Outrage Value Retention
Newest vintage = 100%. Older vintages shown as % of that price.
Based on median asking prices by model year. The newest model year in our dataset is used as the 100% reference point. The curve is smoothed so retention never increases as age increases — hover over data points to see raw values. Shaded band shows the 25th–75th percentile price range. Figures reflect asking prices from tracked listings, not final sale prices.